India to play friendlies vs Oman, UAE in March
India last played an international game in November 2019 during the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.
2019 Schedule
2019 Schedule
0-3-2, 4th in FIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
THATHA16/1FT
4IndiaIND- IndiaIND010/1FT
2UAEUAE - IndiaIND014/1FT
1BHRBHR 
CUWCUW35/6FT1IndiaIND- THATHA08/6FT1IndiaIND
- IndiaIND27/7FT
4TJKTJK - IndiaIND213/7FT
5PRKPRK - IndiaIND116/7FT
1SYRSYR - IndiaIND15/9FT
2OMAOMA 
QATQAT010/9FT0IndiaIND- IndiaIND115/10FT
1BANBAN 
AFGAFG114/11FT1IndiaIND- OMAOMA119/11FT0IndiaIND
- IndiaIND0TBD0QATQAT
India's WC/AC qualifier scheduled for March postponed to June
India was scheduled to host Asian Champions Qatar in March 2021.
On rocky turf and uneven fields, Anwar Ali dreams the impossible dream
Ali has tried everything, including going vegan, to return to the top flight. But his heart condition means it's out of his control.
India's postponed WCQ/ACQ matches to be played in March, June 2021
India will play Qatar in March 2021, Bangladesh and Afghanistan in June 2021 as per AFC's latest announcement
Anwar Ali can play till AIFF's final decision, says High Court
Federation's medical committee is currently examining whether the footballer can play with his heart condition.
Former India football captain Carlton Chapman dies aged 49
A creative midfielder, Chapman played for India between 1995 and 2001 and the country won the 1997 SAFF Cup under his captaincy.
Goa confirmed as ISL 2020-21 venue
While ISL is likely to be held in Goa, I-League is likely to take place in Kolkata.
No fans, games at single venue in ISL, I-League restart plan
The 2020-21 Indian Super League will be held behind closed doors across three venues in Goa.
I-league 2020-21 to be held in Kolkata
Kolkata will host the 2020-21 I-League season, as well as the second division qualifiers, AIFF has confirmed.
Sudeva to play in I-league 2020-21, Sreenidhi to join in 2021-22
Delhi's Sudeva FC are set to take part in the 2020-21 season of the I-league after winning a bid for direct entry into the competition.
East Bengal's best XI feat. striker Bhaichung, coach Banerjee
Several stalwarts have turned out for East Bengal over the last 100 years, but who makes their greatest ever XI?
Gamechanger: Baby leagues, better coverage and more women's football
Indian football's stakeholders discuss the keys to the game's future success in the country.
The daring of Darren
In an age where being outspoken carries its own risks, footballer Darren Caldeira bucks the trend.
'Tournaments like Asian Cup vital for Indian football'
Former players feel hosting the 2027 edition could help India find more heroes like Chhetri.
India among five bids to host 2027 Asian Cup
India is one of five nations to have expressed an interest in hosting the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation said on Wednesday.
Guwahati to host India U17 group games
The women's U17 World Cup is scheduled to take place from February 17 to March 7 next year.
India needs more creative players like Sahal, Thapa and Brandon: Renedy Singh
Renedy praised the physical ability of the current crop but said they need to work on their technique.
India in tough group for AFC U16 C'ships
The four semi-finalists of this year's event will earn direct qualification to FIFA U-17 World Cup Peru 2021.
IM Vijayan recommended for Padma Shri
The 51-year-old scored 40 goals in 79 matches for India, and won the Arjuna award in 2003.
Sport, interrupted: For Lozenge Didi, no football is a bitter pill to swallow
Jamuna Das, Kolkata's famous matchday sweet-seller, is getting by with help from the football fraternity.
'Sunil has helped me achieve all of my dreams': Chhetri's father
Kharga Chhetri speaks about the biggest influence on, and his favourite memory from, his son's career.
From sliding in mud to towering headers: Chhetri's best 15 moments for India
As Sunil Chhetri completes 15 years as an international, we pick the top 15 moments from his India career.
Chhetri: U17 kids 'battle-ready' after playing future Messis, Neymars
Sunil Chhetri said the U17 World Cup gave players invaluable exposure, setting them up well for the future.
Sport, interrupted: Founders of Assam's first Baby League take baby steps to regain lost momentum
GCFC were looking to make big strides following the end of the Baby League in early March. Then, the coronavirus pandemic struck.
2019-22 WCQ Ladder
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qatar | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | +15 | 16 |
| Oman | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | +7 | 12 |
| Afghanistan | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -9 | 4 |
| India | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
| Bangladesh | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -11 | 1 |
2019-22 Team LeadersFIFA World Cup Qualifying - AFC
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